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AU03 KPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,724 mi
Last recorded190,724 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter139,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 190,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 185,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 179,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 172,554 miles

body side loading door corroding badly on bottom front corner.

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.also cracking in tread.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 164,135 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 164,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 156,048 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 156,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 148,163 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 148,163 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 140,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 131,833 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 124,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 119,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 113,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 110,490 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 103,425 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 103,425 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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AU03 KPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 139,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 KPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU03 KPZ registered?

AU03 KPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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